New explosive immensite touted as dynamite rival
A New explosive named immensite claims greater power than dynamite. Developed by Dr Emmends, tests show immensite detonates with an electric spark while resistant to impacts. A $3 million company forms to control it. the War Department funds tests, with uses eyed in ordnance rifles and torpedoes. Government tests at Willett's Point, N Y. Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Emmens
War Department
Sims-Edison
West
United States
Willett’s Point
N. Y
Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure Promoted in Toronto Ad
An advertisement proclaims a new home treatment for catarrh hay fever and catarrhal deafness claiming permanent cure in one to three applications biweekly. It states the remedy is neither a snuff nor ointment and offers a pamphlet for three cents postage to A H Dixon Sons in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Dixon & Son, Cor
John and King Street
Toronto
Canada
Christian Advocate
NotTiine and Prohibition Oversimplification Observed
Somerville Journal notes a satirical comparison where NotTiine’s influence is contrasted with seeking brandy, implying a quick move toward prohibition. The piece uses a humorous tone to critique moral panic and public policy framing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville Journal
Positive remedy for consumption offered to readers
A letter claims a proven cure for consumption with rapid, permanent results and offers two free bottles to readers who mail their address. The note is signed by TA. SLodtum and gives a New York address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enitorx
TA. Slodtum
Pearl Street
New York
Syrup of Figs Proves Popular for Pleasant Remedy
The favorable impression from the first appearance of Syrup of Figs is confirmed by user experiences and the success of the Californias Fig Syrup Company. The clashing note about marriage and creditors is noted in the Harbinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Californias Fig Syrup Company
Florence Excursions Boosted by Evansville Route Train Runs
Florence Alabama sees success in personally conducted trips with the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Evansville Route planning one excursion on Feb 4 11 18 and 23. William Hill General Passenger Agent Chicago requests Alabama As It Is copies and further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Als
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad
Evansville
Alabama
William Hill
Pass
Chicago
Phenix of Brooklyn Insurance Emphasizes Wide Agent Network
The Phenix of Brooklyn stands as a premier fire insurance company with agents across the United States. It highlights prompt loss settlement, large regional business, and strong financials including over $4.78 million in surplus and $2.4 million in Western and Southern premiums last year. Since 1953 its paid losses total $37.72 million, aiding commerce and rebuilding homes after fires.
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Phenix of
Brooklyn
United States
Phenix
Western and Southern Department
Chicago
Boston
Great Bargains and Patent Remedy Endorsement
An offer touts seal skin sacques at one dollar each and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a guaranteed cure for ailments of women. The ad claims vegetable ingredients, safety, and a money back guarantee with a pellet remedy for constipation or headaches. It ends with a quotation about women and suitors from O W Holmes.
New York Central Adds Fifty Standard Coaches
The New York Central Railroad has added fifty new standard steam heated and Pintsch gas illuminated coaches to its passenger fleet, bringing total cars to 651 first class 98 composite 6 dining 63 second class and immigrant 250 baggage mail and express cars and 267 passenger locomotives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central Railroad
Quack Remedies Parade in Sidewise Missive
An old zany ad showcases Quaker style claims for liver pills and tonics. It touts Cuarter’s Little Liver Pills and “Tansill’s Punch” cigars with proverbs and medical boasts. The jumble includes mock medical notices and a Texas Siftinga Geppert Medicinum line.
Naming the Baby and Pleasant Purgative Pellets
The column notes the trouble of naming a baby and recommends Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets as a small, sugar coated remedy that cleanses the bowels liver and blood and promotes health. Priced at 25 cents a vial.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription for Women
For run down and overworked women Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription is a restorative tonic. It claims to cure chronic weakness and diseases of women, providing vigor and nerve support, with a vegetable formula and a guarantee of satisfaction or price refunded. Sold by druggists at one dollar with World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo, New York.
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World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Proprietors
Main Street
Buffalo
N. Y
E.T. Warenten2
Warren, Pa
ROT
M. OC
Pearl Street
New York
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Blackford
Wells
Horace Dalber Gn
Terre Haute
Geo. Buski
Else Easton
Stin’esville
Bloomington
Morgan
Axprew J. Hturrman
Lapel
Pittsburgh
JosEri Arnold
Richmond
Joux McGraw
Cannerburg
R. L. Heaent
Greencastle
Epwano WeEtus
Indianapolis
Wesley
Montgomery County
Jessie Swift
Edward M. Waxmerae
William Jarrett
Winchester
Linden
Crawfordsville
Scdiers
Knightstown
James W. Harris
Michigan City
A. W. Morris
Kokomo
Steel
Ep. Russert
Miller H. M. Carter
Noblesville
Nat Heaton
Russiaville
Fred. Wamhoff
Huntingburg
Allen McLars
Dinville
Loomis
Fort Wayne
Logansport
Wesle
Shephard
Crry
Joux SumaMeEy
Pshewana
Shipshewana
Lagrange County
John Hogan
Shelbyville
Eexist Kreiger
South Bend
Greene M. Bor
Alparaiso
Catarre
Milwaukee Journal
Binghamton Herald
Cincinnati
Pees W. Sree
Western Steam
Wisconsin
Bieurea Tideecads
Ea Andewes
Baltimore
Nesrenan
Louisville
Tate
Great Insurance Corporation
Dr. Pierce
O. W. Holmes
Bronx
Beres
Carter
Yale
Pike
Hood
Tris
al Drugwista
ECO
Apothecaries
Lowell
Mass
Fc Smith & CO
St Touts, Mo
Sox
Texas
Geppert Medicinum
N. O. Picayune
Boonville, Mo
St. Jacobs Oil
HE. M. Clarke
Penna
Pittsburg
Pene
John Klepple
Aleratus
Piso
Tutt
Howard County
C. K. Berg
Cresco
Bil Shamtons
Binghamton
W. McLorsice & Sons
Waabiegtes
U.C
American School of Telegraphy
Madison
Wis
W. Lusk & Co
S Sre
Ercure SS
Sara Lacrosse
Issiaasiss
ADIES
Nores
Curtis Punutsurxe Co
Philadelphia, Pa
Alyy
Pia Tata
Paris
W. Baker & CO
W. Baker &Co
Dorchester
Ely
ELY Bros
Warres Sa
Pha
Epps
Paul
Wat-Re-Maugil
Medicise CO
Rochester
Lsdizusz
Isonka
Johan
Ngton, D.C
Densio
Starley
Stanley
Lee
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Pater
Bryant's College
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